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In the first episode of my new show, "Cinemascapes", I am taking a look at the films "The Hunt" — currently available via Universal for $20 — and "Guilty Bystander", currently streaming on Mubi. Enjoy!

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Cinemascapes Episode One — "The Hunt" and "Guilty Bystander"

Podcast Two Introduction

A variety of film selections a fingerstroke away — from the afternoon consuming high theatrics of "Tiger King" to the quiet joys of "Uncorked" and classic Soviet Cinema.

Cinemascapes Episode Two — "Tiger King", "Uncorked" and Mosfilm

When it comes to self-isolation, one can learn a few things from the films of Éric Rohmer. Whether its the quarantine vibes of My Night with Maud or the beautiful loneliness of An Autumn Tale, no other director is as perfectly suited a companion to our current moment.

Spoilers for: 

My Night With Maud
The Green Ray
A Summer's Tale
A Winter's Tale
An Autumn Tale
Chloe in the Afternoon

Cinemascapes Episode Three — Why Éric Rohmer is the Perfect Poet for the Self Isolation Era

With Bacurau, now streaming on Mubi, and Pom Poko (1994), recently added to Netflix, I dived deep into the fascinating connections between the two films. Me on Brazil, Japan, and building communities of resistance.

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Cinemascapes Episode Four — Communities of Resistance in "Bacurau" and "Pom Poko"

Apocalypse and science-fiction movies can offer us a blueprint of what NOT to do in a crisis. From NOT treating disaster like a party, to NOT trusting capitalism, to NOT giving up hope, to NOT listening to quack science, these five films offer a blueprint to surviving the end of the world.

Cinemascapes Episode Five — What NOT To Do In An Apocalypse

The work of Cristi Puiu is often difficult and abrasive, but offers rewards for the discerning cinephile. With the debut of Malmkrog at the Berlin Film Festival, Part One goes deep into the unique work of the Romanian New Wave legend.

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